Loveliness
{It’s been a little brisk in our neck of the woods lately (like, a high of 60 degrees with some pretty chilly wind — I know you feel SO bad for me), but still, it’s so nice to look out the window and see sun. This Washington girl did not truly understand the toll 226 cloudy days a year (Seattle’s average) could take on a person’s mental state until she moved to the land of sun. I’m feeling thankful!}
Photo-Bomb
{We went hiking in the Carmel Valley last weekend. It was beautiful and I took this picture of my crew, which I loved… Until I noticed Lucy popping a squat front and center. Aren’t pets fun?}
Peace
{This is so my Happy Place: Cozy socks, comfy couch, good book. Who cares that this was taken on a Saturday night and that Katy of a Decade Ago would totally cringe if she knew how lame Current Katy has become?}
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Indulge
{My girlie had Monday off from school so we went out for a long afternoon walk followed by ice cream at the coolest little parlor. The building’s facade looks like it’s straight out of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and the interior is full of mismatched furniture and vintage rock memorabilia. My girl had Midnight Cookies and Cream, and I had Banana Chocolate Chip Carmel… Yum!}
Delish
{Food recommendation: I chopped up mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and added them to a few loaves of Banana Bread. Definitely a fun, easy treat to try. And hey, there are bananas in it, so we’ll just go ahead and pretend it’s healthy.}
Cool
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Tell me: What have you been up to these days?
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I think you just might live in the most beautiful part of the country. I’m so jealous of all your family hikes. And Current Meredith is right there with Current Katy. A good book on a Saturday night sounds just perfect. š
Oh, good… So glad I’m not the only one who’s usually reading on Saturdays night instead of hitting up the bar scene. I’m much happier on my couch. š
Love all of these pictures, Katy! I know my girls would have adored the little ice cream shop you and your sweet daughter found, and it sort of sounds like a neat MG fantasy scene. I love that our daughters are to the age now where taking walks and talking and just being together is so much fun. Special ā¤ I also think current Katy is awesome and know everyone else would agree with me!
Thank you, Tem! Isn’t it so fun to be able to hang out with our girls? My munchkin is such good company and so full of personality and smiles, and I’m sure your girls are too! Someday we’ll all have to get together for Girls’ Day Out!
Your Saturday night plans sound perfect! And thanks for the food tip – I was actually just looking for a peanut butter banana bread recipe last week.
Ooh, I hope you get to try the bread recipe, Jennifer! It was a big hit with me, my husband, and my daughter… Yum!
I love the photos, Katy. š I’m kind of envious of your weather, though it hasn’t been overly cold here lately. I think I’m just good and ready for Spring right about now. It looks like where you live is absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks, Jaime! It has been gorgeous. Much like spring almost every day. We are very lucky! I think my girlie misses snow just a little, though I definitely do not. š
Um 60 degrees? LOL That’s COLD? We just had 2 feet of snow! š Super envious of your weather. š I love your pictures and your girl’s guitaaar. And speaking of banana bread- my roommate made 2 loaves the other night (walnuts and chocolate chip added) but Reese’s in it sounds soooooo good. Too bad the roommate doesn’t like peanut butter.
Banana bread with chocolate and walnuts sounds fantastic too. I can’t believe your roommate doesn’t like peanut butter… I didn’t even know that was possible! It’s probably one of my top five favorite foods. š
You know – if you hadn’t mentioned your poor doggie’s business, we probably wouldn’t have noticed.
Really? Because my brother totally called me out on it when I posted the picture on FB. “Way to keep in classy, Katy,” he said. š
Well, *I* certainly wouldn’t have noticed. But brothers are basically put on earth to call sisters out, so who knows?
Your posts make me happy. :0)
Aww, thanks so much, Jaye!
I can’t believe how big your girlie is getting. And gosh, she is going to be a rockstar on that guitar by her teens if she keeps at it š
Hopefully. Then she can send her parents on fancy vacations. š
Your food excursions always sound so yum! That ice cream place is adorable. Would love to visit! š
This kind of weather is why I don’t think I can ever live anywhere but California.
Yeah, I’m going to be so sad when the Army sends us away from California! Next time you’re in this area, you should definitely check out the Ice Cream Shoppe. š
I love all your pics, as usual! š
Aww, thanks, Ghenet. ā¤